On August 2nd, The Mason Brothers continue their musical journey with the official release of their second album “Efflorescence” on Archival Records. Available at our site,iTunes & CDBaby

“As a trumpet player, I can say that they are also redefining the parameters of brass playing in it’s purest sense, and taking that aspect of their art into new realms too.. quite ‘Efflorescent’ indeed!” – Randy Brecker

Here’s the EPK for the Mason Brothers Quintets second album entitled Efflorescence, available now! It includes video from the recording & an interview, where they explained the meaning of the album and their new musical path. “With ‘Efflorescence’, we tried to capture and present an artists spiritual, intellectual and emotional flowering.” said Elliot, to what Brad added: “We wanted this record to start where ‘Two sides, One Story’ left off, and progress to find its own musical identity.” Featuring: Dave Kikoski – Piano, Johnathan Blake – Drums, Matt Penman – Bass, Elliot Mason – Trombone & Brad Mason – Trumpet

For his Summergarden program, Elliot was commissioned to write, present and premiere on July 17th, Before, Now, & After, and the recently composedand recorded, Efflorescence.

Elliot writes, Before, Now, & After was composed especially for Summergarden. To me, MoMA embraces artistic exploration that then becomes the traditions of today; it preserves and documents, while remaining vital and engaged with the present. The same values have been integral to my growth as a musician. Appreciating those who innovated before us while staying true to one’s own artistic voice is the inspiration for this piece.

New album

Randy Brecker:

I was captivated by their first CD Two Sides One Story and this record, let’s say, just takes it from where they left off and while maintaining that tradition, shows them both blossoming and breaking new ground and new perspectives.